Things to do in Rwanda, Rwanda: The Best Art Galleries

November 6, 2021 Roger Rusk

Discover the best top things to do in Rwanda, Rwanda including Tongo Art Gallery, Niyo Art Gallery, Mothaland Arts, Abien Arts Center, Kigali Center for Photography, Talking Through Art, Choose Kigali Art Gallery, Rural African Art Gallery, Red Rocks Arts Center, Ivuka Arts Kigali.
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KG 5 Ave, Kigali Rwanda +250 784 525 185 [email protected] http://www.joemukuna.com/tongo-art-gallery/
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Tongo Art Gallery

Tongo is a small contemporary art gallery offering unique professional paintings and stylish jewelry and accessories with an African flair. Showcasing the works of painter Joe Mukuna and designer Sarah Manion - Tongo is unlike anything else offered in Kigali's art scene. In addition to fine art, Tongo offers art classes for adults, commissioned art, murals and more. Come visit our quaint space located on the main road across from Intersec Security headquarters. We welcome you to our space and can't wait for your visit! Please contact us directly for any questions.

25 KG 572 Street, Kigali Rwanda +250 788 932 111 [email protected] http://www.niyofoundation.org
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Niyo Art Gallery

Niyo Arts center, is a collection of Rwandan creative artists and also hosts different artists from the region. we provide a space for 13 artists in residence to explore their creative talents. contemporary African art works, Music and Dance going with Drumming. Niyo Art Gallery is also dedicated to supporting street children and single mothers living in poverty in Rwanda. Our aim is to change lives through utilizing our artistic gifts - allowing us to provide basic necessities, such as education, health care, shelter, food etc. Our founder NIYONSENGA Pacifique has delved into a humanitarian visionary, bottomless barrel of music and art through multiple mediums in his decades-spanning practice. He expresses the very essence of every particular theme in a simple yet sensual and fascinating technique. According to Niyosenga, art and music help youth serve as evidence that something as easy as a beat of the drum contributes to the fight against global poverty.

Reviewed By africanaddict - Kigali, Rwanda

This is a lovely art gallery very close to the US Embassy and the Kigali Public Library - an easy walk from either location. When we visited, Niyo (founder/owner) of the gallery was there and shared with us his story and the history of the gallery. 40% of the proceeds from sales of paintings goes back into the Niyo Foundation for working with street kids. The gallery carries quite a few artists - across the range from those more on the beginner's end of the spectrum, all the way to artists who are very advanced and talented. It's a joy to walk through and look at all the art, and learn a bit about the various artists whom we fancied. They ship around the world, so don't be concerned about suitcase space. Well worth the trip!

3. Mothaland Arts

KG 424 St Opposite to house 20, Kigali Rwanda +250 784 277 450 [email protected] http://www.mothaland.com
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Mothaland Arts

Mothaland arts, its a collective of contemporary and local arts. we offer artistic services like body arts( tattoos and piercings), we are well equipt with profesional tools and an artist who has years of experience in the field. we also do portraits in oil on canvas, and we have other paintings done by local artists and crafts for sell in our shop aswell. visit us to see for yourself. we are located in gacuriro on KG 424 Street, near tigo, on the road that goes to kagugu. we also close to aberdeen hotel. we hope to see you soon!

4. Abien Arts Center

573 St 19 Kg Near by Muhanga District and x-Military camp to the road of Kibuye, Kigali Rwanda +250 788 993 414
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Abien Arts Center

Abien art is a short name of Akimana Fabien artist and this make a word in french " bien" means good or fine "abien arts" mean fine art or good art. Abien arts is coolest space to be weather you want, to stay or if you want to exchange Culture and share experience in Rwanda. It's place for Relaxing and culture activities. We're a first Arts center culture in Rwanda. We aimed to build our society

Reviewed By niyigenan

I met Fabiane he is the CEO Director and founder he is also amezing artist , They have nice paintings, craft and photography on display

5. Kigali Center for Photography

KG 5 Ave Close to KAMUTWA Sector office, Kigali Rwanda +250 784 579 943 [email protected] http://www.kigaliphotocenter.com
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Kigali Center for Photography

Established by Jacques Nkinzingabo , The center aims to explore and promote Rwandan and foreign photography, support emerging Rwandan artists and explore beyond the medium. The Kigali Center of photography is entirely to offer free services to local photographers. These include arranging workshops and exhibitions, on top of offering residencies to visiting international photographers and scholars

6. Talking Through Art

Corner of KK722 St and KK796 St Gikondo kwa Rujugiro, Kigali Rwanda +250 782 425 177 [email protected] http://www.talkingthroughart.org
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Talking Through Art

Welcome to TTA! Beautiful art gallery with unique basket designs, all made by women with physical disabilities. Stay a little longer and learn how to make a basket in our lovely garden, or inside the gallery. We will make you a cup of Rwandan coffee or tea :) Check out for our walking tour as well! We will show you around our lovely neighborhood full of stunning views.

Reviewed By Beerenkind - Mozambique Island, Mozambique

If you want to get an insight into the daily life of Rwandans and explore hidden streets you would probably never come across alone, then the Walking Tour organized by TTA is the perfect thing for you to do. I enjoyed every minute of the tour which took us around 3 hours. Placide, who has lived his whole life in the local neighorhood (the area is called Gikondo), and Hazel, a current volunteer, guided us through the small streets of the area and pointed out many interesting things I didn´t know before. We made quite a few stops (local market, women´s cooperative, art gallery,...) and tasted local food/drinks (sugar cane, sambusas, milk bar). In the end we had lunch at TTA, where you could also meet the members of TTA, mostly women with physical disabilities, who weave incredibly beautiful baskets. The atmosphere at TTA is simply great and they make you feel welcome from the first minute on. I can totally recommend a visit while you are in Kigali!

KN 43, Kiyovu, Kigali Rwanda +250 733 444 888 [email protected] http://www.choosekigali.com
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Choose Kigali Art Gallery

Art, Comfort, Adventure. Located in Kiyovu, the historic heart of the city, Choose Kigali is at its core a creative space. This space includes several floors of open gallery that will feature a rotating slate of Africa's latest contemporary art. Our boutique residence is alongside the gallery at Choose Kigali. We have two group suites. Each suite consists of a master with en-suite bathroom, as well as two additional bedrooms with a shared bath. Each private suite is perfect for a family, group of friends, or business travelers, looking to break away from a traditional hotel environment. The rooms are filled with the latest in contemporary art and beautiful views of the city. With only two suites, the space is extremely private. The rooms are perfect for an overnight in Kigali or an extended stay. Whether you’re staying with us, or just in for the day, we’re also now offering adventures. We’re thrilled to give our clients access to the city and country in a way only we can provide.

Reviewed By ryano911

This was the best meal I've had in Kigali after being in Rwanda for 6 months. Being from Los Angeles, I've had a lot of exclusive restaurant experiences and this was on par with the best. Emmanuel (the owner) and his brothers were amazing hosts plus world class Chef, Treasure made exceptional food. The best part about Choose Kigali is that it's an entire experience of art, food, culture and good company. Must Do experience of you are in Kigali!

Kigali, Rd RN3, Kayonza 4F4C+H2 Kayonza Rwanda +250 782 073 369 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/rural-African-art-108369450972308/
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Rural African Art Gallery

Rural African Art Ltd is a social enterprise doing art as a way to generate sustainable employment for Rural Rwanda/Rural Africa. We work with very creative people from Rwanda to do art of all kinds, ranging from small to large or big pieces that fit a large array of customer preferences. Our purpose is to do art and be able to generate hundreds of jobs in Rural Rwanda/Rural Africa

9. Red Rocks Arts Center

Kinigi Road Musanze Rwanda, Kinigi Rwanda +250 788 930 855 [email protected] http://red-rocks-arts-center.business.site
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Red Rocks Arts Center

Red Rocks Arts Center in Kinigi highlights Rwandan masterpieces of talented local artists of all ages.

Reviewed By JmBlonde - Jerusalem, Israel

I absolutely LOVE this art's center! This is a wonderful complex that helps employ locals and strengthen the Rwandan crafts tradition. LOVELY paintings, baskets, jewelry, sculptures etc at fair prices that support local artisans. I loved meeting Red Rock's manager Kenny-himself a talented painter. Come to this center for gifts or to take a class in anything from basket weaving to drumming. Can't wait to go back!

10. Ivuka Arts Kigali

KG565 Street Kacyiru, Kigali Rwanda +250 783 594 382 [email protected] http://www.ivukaarts.com/
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Ivuka Arts Kigali

Ivuka Arts Center was the first of the kind space in Rwanda which opened its doors to the public with a major objective of discovering and nurturing local artistic talent.

Reviewed By 700jeannec - Medford, United States

We really enjoyed this art gallery. The founders/owners were warm and welcoming and the art work is just beautiful. Two floors of rooms of amazingly talented artists pieces. Also, a cute little cafe for tea or coffee. We highly recommend you stop by while in Kigali.

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